Berkshire County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$240.00
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$215

At $240, the civil filing fee in Berkshire County is about the same as nearby counties (median $240 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Berkshire County Superior Court, Clerk of Courts, 76 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201

Lisa A. Denault-Viale

E-FilingPermissive

eFileMA (Tyler Technologies) · - available for designated civil actions in the Superior Court via eFileMA per Superior Court Standing Order 1-23 (eff. Feb 1, 2023)

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Civil Complaint
$240.00
$240.00 per plaintiff (complaint/petition); includes $20 security fee (G.L. c.262, s.4A) and $15 surcharge (G.L. c.262, s.4C) - Superior Court civil entry fee
Small Claims
$40
$40 (claims up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) - District Court, each includes $10 surcharge (G.L. c.218, s.22)
Divorce / Family
$215
$215 for complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee plus $15 surcharge) - Probate and Family Court

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Berkshire County?

    The civil filing fee in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is $240.00 per plaintiff (complaint/petition); includes $20 security fee (G.L. c.262, s.4A) and $15 surcharge (G.L. c.262, s.4C) - Superior Court civil entry fee.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Berkshire County?

    $40 (claims up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) - District Court, each includes $10 surcharge (G.L. c.218, s.22)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Berkshire County?

    $215 for complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee plus $15 surcharge) - Probate and Family Court.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Berkshire County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileMA.

  • Is there a free online case search for Berkshire County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at mass.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Berkshire County?

    Filings go to the Berkshire County Superior Court, Clerk of Courts, 76 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. You can reach the clerk at (413) 499-7487.

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